Discokids · Jan 27, 2018

These:

Has anybody used one? I've got it all figured out, wiring is in place, I've written a list of every module and terminal and it's coming in at around £70 but before I take the plunge has anybody got experience with these units? I don't doubt the quality but my only real concern is that it looks a bit compact and I'm not sure all my cables will fit.

Brown · Jan 28, 2018

Yes, it does look like it will be a bit of a squash. Personally I'd rather have a bit more room to wire it all. I like these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-Way-B...279549?hash=item2cc10aec3d:g:WsQAAOSwKytZJ9gf
maybe with some separate relay sockets nearby. Even if you can squeeze everything in, it will be a bit difficult if you want to change anything or add anything in later.

Discokids · Jan 28, 2018

Thanks brown. I'd seen similar things to these in vwp. Wasn't sure if I'd fit all the stuff in though.
My list from memory (I'm out at the mo);
23 fuses
6 micro relays
2 standard relays
1 maxi relay
Flasher unit and hfs timer relay to be mounted separately.
All to be squeezed behind standard fuse cover but I'm ditching the steel frame and making my own. If more depth is required I'll cast my own standard looking cover from fibreglass or carbon fibre but can't get any more width or height.

Brown · Jan 28, 2018

Discokids said:
Thanks brown. I'd seen similar things to these in vwp. Wasn't sure if I'd fit all the stuff in though.
My list from memory (I'm out at the mo);
23 fuses
6 micro relays
2 standard relays
1 maxi relay
Flasher unit and hfs timer relay to be mounted separately.
All to be squeezed behind standard fuse cover but I'm ditching the steel frame and making my own. If more depth is required I'll cast my own standard looking cover from fibreglass or carbon fibre but can't get any more width or height.

That's a lot to try to fit in the footprint of the standard fuse box. Give yourself room to breathe (and work comfortably) and have another fuse box/relay box somewhere else!

Discokids · Jan 28, 2018

Brown said:
That's a lot to try to fit in the footprint of the standard fuse box. Give yourself room to breathe (and work comfortably) and have another fuse box/relay box somewhere else!

I'm fitting a disco 300tdi engine bay fuse box in front of the heater box, that removes a few fuses but obviously relays take up a lot of space.

Discokids

Well-Known Member

Brown

Well-Known Member

Discokids

Well-Known Member

Brown

Well-Known Member

Discokids

Well-Known Member

Similar threads